French R Pronunciation: Bonjour & Au revoir | Listen and Practise

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French R in Bonjour and Au revoir.

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Hear /ʁ/, then try a short exchange.

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[Isolated /ʁ/ model]
Listen, then try it in the silent gap.

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[Isolated /ʁ/ model again]
Listen, then try it once more.

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Keep the tongue tip relaxed.

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Raise the back of the tongue.

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Let air through a narrow gap.
Keep the effort light.

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Written bonjour has R at the end.

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Written au revoir has two letters R.
Now hear both complete phrases.

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Bonjour !
Hello / good day.

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Try the phrase during the pause.

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Au revoir !
Goodbye.

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Try the phrase during the pause.

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Greet someone in French.

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Then say goodbye before the model returns.

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Bonjour !
Listen, then repeat the whole phrase.

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Au revoir !
Listen, then repeat the whole phrase.

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For this /ʁ/, which part rises?
A: Back or B: Tip?

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Answer: A, the back of the tongue.

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Hear /ʁ/ inside two everyday greetings.

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French R varies. Do not force this model.

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